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AppWizard
July 27, 2025
Team Fortress 2 recently rose into the top 10 of Steam's top sellers chart following a July 24 update that introduced community-generated content. The update included 10 new maps, 23 new items, 4 new taunts, and 14 new Unusual effects. Valve also made general fixes and balancing updates. A second major update is expected around Halloween, with community submissions invited for an August 27 release. A July 26 update reverted a change to the Texan Trickshot taunt, which is now available for purchase. The summer event, running through September 15, allows players to earn special Summer 2025 Unusual effects.
AppWizard
July 10, 2025
Peak has sold over 4.5 million copies within three weeks of its launch on June 16th. It sold two million copies in nine days and reached a peak of 114,492 concurrent players on Steam. The studio broke even within the first few hours of release and reached 1.6 million copies sold within the first week. The team attributes their success to community support, referred to as the Power of Friendship.
AppWizard
July 10, 2025
Star Wars Battlefront 2 rose 123 spots in the US best-selling games chart in May 2025, reaching the 12th position after being 135th in April. This surge is attributed to the celebration of Star Wars Day and increased calls for a sequel, with peak concurrent players on Steam hitting 35,892, up from 10,489 in 2021. The game became the fifth best-selling game on PC, surpassing titles like Black Ops 6 and Red Dead Redemption 2. Despite this resurgence, EA is focusing on franchises like Battlefield, The Sims, Skate, and Apex Legends, raising doubts about the development of Star Wars Battlefront 3.
Winsage
July 6, 2025
As of July 2025, Windows 11 has a market share of 51.77%, surpassing Windows 10's 45.02%. Windows 11 was launched in October 2021 and initially captured less than 10% of installations by the end of its first year. Its market share increased to 28% in 2023 and 36% by late 2024. Factors contributing to this growth include the impending end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, hardware upgrades by users, and attractive features of Windows 11. Over 700 million devices are currently running Windows 11.
AppWizard
July 1, 2025
Peak is the third highest-grossing title on Steam, having sold over two million copies in nine days since its launch. Counter-Strike 2 is the top game of the week, while the Steam Deck has moved up to second place. Cyberpunk 2077 has re-entered the Top Ten at fourth place due to a 65 percent price reduction, rising 77 spots. PUBG: Battlegrounds is in sixth place, and Dead by Daylight has dropped to seventh. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now in eighth place after a ten percent price cut, and Apex Legends has improved its ranking by 13 spots to ninth. Dune: Awakening is in tenth place after slipping seven spots. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending July 1st includes: Counter-Strike 2, Steam Deck, Peak, Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Dead by Daylight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Apex Legends, and Dune: Awakening.
AppWizard
July 1, 2025
This month, Game Pass will add several new titles, including the day-one release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 on July 11. Other upcoming games include Little Nightmares 2 and Rise of the Tomb Raider, both available today, as well as Legend of Mana and Trials of Mana on July 2, Ultimate Chicken Horse on July 3, The Ascent on July 8, and Minami Lane on July 9. Starting July 15, the following games will be removed from Game Pass: Flock, Mafia Definitive Edition, Magical Delicacy, Tchia, The Callisto Protocol, and The Case of the Golden Idol. A 20% discount is offered for purchases of these departing titles before they leave the service.
AppWizard
June 26, 2025
Peak is a cooperative climbing game developed by Landcrab and published by Aggro Crab, set to launch on June 16, 2025, priced at .99 / £6.39. It supports multiplayer experiences for up to four players, where they must scale a mountain on a deserted island while managing hunger and navigating treacherous terrain. Players can find food and climbing gear throughout the map, but some food items may cause debuffs. The game emphasizes teamwork, with players assisting each other during challenges like snowstorms and diverse biomes. Solo play lacks the dynamic interactions of multiplayer, making it feel isolating. Peak features responsive controls and satisfying gameplay mechanics.
AppWizard
June 23, 2025
Minecraft has reclaimed the top position in the Swiss gaming charts for the 24th week of 2025. Mario Kart World has dropped from first to third place, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has risen to fourth. The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is now in fifth place, and The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom has fallen to ninth. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Hogwarts Legacy have returned to the top 10, occupying sixth and tenth places, respectively. EA Sports FC 25 has moved up to second place, and Super Mario Party Jamboree is now seventh. Cyberpunk 2077 has dropped to eighth place. The current top 10 features five Nintendo titles and five multiplatform games.
Winsage
June 19, 2025
Microsoft is encouraging users to transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11, especially with Windows 10 set to lose support in October 2025. Currently, Windows 10 holds 48.92% of the market share, while Windows 11 has reached 47.73%. A year ago, Windows 10 had a 66% share compared to Windows 11's nearly 30%. The migration is driven by the impending end of support for Windows 10, and Microsoft is actively promoting this change. They are also introducing a PC migration tool for users who wish to upgrade. Despite these efforts, some users remain hesitant to switch due to compatibility concerns or dissatisfaction with Windows 11 updates.
Winsage
June 13, 2025
The Document Foundation (TDF) is advocating for users to transition from Windows 10 to Linux, emphasizing its benefits as a free and open operating system. The deadline for Windows 10 support is October 14, 2025. TDF argues that users are not required to upgrade to Windows 11, which has new hardware requirements that may make many existing PCs obsolete. TDF promotes Linux and LibreOffice as a privacy-centric alternative that allows users to maintain their current hardware while accessing a suite of applications. Other Linux advocates, including KDE, have criticized Microsoft for its subscription model. Transitioning to Linux may be challenging for less tech-savvy users due to the learning curve and potential software compatibility issues. TDF suggests testing Linux on secondary partitions, but acknowledges that this may be difficult for some users.
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